The full text is as follows:

“A total of 20 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today and the total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 3,031. The positive persons are receiving medical care at the designated COVID-19 Hospitals and COVID-19 Care Centres. Further, active surveillance and contact tracing is also in progress to prevent further spreading of the infection.

Out of the 3,031 positive cases, the total active cases are 2,032 and there are 7 deaths. As per the severity of symptoms, 2,029 active cases are asymptomatic 1 active case is mild and 2 active cases are moderate.

Further, out of the 3,031 positive cases, the distribution across various categories of people are 1,385 cases of Armed Forces, 1,096 cases of Returnees, 200 cases of Frontline Workers, 296 cases of Traced Contacts and 54 cases of Others.

A total of 29,466 samples have been sent for testing through RT-PCR and results of 27,759 samples have been received. In addition, a total of 19,347 samples have been sent for testing on Truenat.

A total of 1,984 persons are presently under Facility Quarantine.”

(DIPR)